BRIT Awards 2026: When and How to Watch the 46th Ceremony?

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Updated on February 18, 2026 at 12:26 p.m.
The BRIT Awards are set to unveil their winners at the 46th annual ceremony, taking place in Manchester, United Kingdom. A star-studded lineup is expected, including Harry Styles, the K-pop sensation Demon Hunters, and Spanish singer Rosalía. But how and when can fans in France tune in to watch the event? We’ve got all the details!

Following the Grammy Awards and our Victoires de la Musique, it's time for the BRIT Awards! This year, the iconic British ceremony is making its debut outside London. Instead, the event is heading to Manchester, where it will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

For this 46th edition of the ceremony, the BRIT Awards have spared no effort, inviting some of the biggest names in music to perform live. Among the announced artists are the K-pop sensation Demon Hunters, as well as internationally acclaimed stars like Harry Styles, Wolf Alice, Olivia Dean, and Rosalía.

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On February 28, 2026, the Brit Awards will reveal the winners of this 46th edition. Beyond the award ceremony, the event will be energized by a series of live performances, featuring acts like Wolf Alice, Olivia Dean, Harry Styles, and Rosalía. Not to be missed are also Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, the artists lending their voices to the HUNTR/X trio in 'KPop Demon Hunters'. [Read more]

So, who will follow in the footsteps of last year's winners — Charli XCX, Ezra Collective, Jade, Raye, Sam Fender, The Last Dinner Party, Fontaines D.C., and Chappell Roan? For now, the anticipation is at its peak. Several names are already emerging as frontrunners, including Lily Allen, Wolf Alice, and Lola Young.

When to Watch the BRIT Awards 2026?

So, when and how can you watch the ceremony of the 46th edition of the BRIT Awards? The event will be broadcast live on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The exact start time hasn't been officially announced yet, but it's expected to kick off around 8 p.m. in the UK, which translates to approximately 9 p.m. in France.

Where and how to watch the ceremony?

The BRIT Awards 2026 will be broadcast live and exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK, with worldwide coverage available on YouTube. Want to catch up? The official BRIT Awards YouTube channel is just here.

So, who do you think will walk away with one or more awards this year? Don’t miss the 2026 BRIT Awards live on YouTube on the evening of February 28th. It’s also a great chance to catch live performances by Harry Styles and Rosalía, along with Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami — the voices behind the band HUNTR/X!

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Practical information

Official website
www.brits.co.uk

More information
Watch the live ceremony on YouTube on the evening of Saturday, February 28, 2026.

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